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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,182 and 368,655.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,182 and 368,655.75 is: 543,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,182 : 368,655.75 = 368,655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,182/368,655.75 = 368,655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,182x = 368,655.75 × 368,655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,182x = 135,907,062,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,907,062,008.06/250,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,232.77

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